Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads
by 9 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 13 Pro Max leads overall versus iPhone 12 mini. Battery: 50.4 vs 73.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 12 mini
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePeak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 5.4" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1284 x 2778Better |
Refresh Rate Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Close match | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 477 ppiBetter | 457 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Close match | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 4GB | 6GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.1GHz | 3.23GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 6 | 6 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 2x3.23GHz + 4x1.82GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 589616 | 801691 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 2050 | 2280Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 4900 | 5550Better |
Storage Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 256GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceRear Camera
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 12MP + 12MP | 12MP + 12MP + 12MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | 1/3.6 | 1/1.7Better |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | f/1.6 | f/1.5Better |
Optical Zoom Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads | None (no telephoto) | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 5x | 15x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Close match | 12MP TrueDepth camera | 12MP TrueDepth camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 13 Pro Max generally outperforms iPhone 12 mini across key categories. Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) vs Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) This makes iPhone 13 Pro Max the better choice for most users, though iPhone 12 mini may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 13 Pro Max excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 45,772 | ≈ Rs 116,267 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max advantage), Refresh Rate (Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 12 mini advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max advantage).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 12 mini: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,772; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: non-PTA approximately Rs 116,267; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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